The Democratic Republican Party was founded, and Park Chung Hee narrowly defeated Yun Po-sun in a direct presidential election. After National Assembly elections, the Third Republic was launched on December 17, ending military rule. Samyang Ramen, Korea's first instant noodles, went on sale.
The year in Korea
Feb 26The Democratic Republican Party was founded around the leaders of the May 16 coup. [Source]
Oct 15In the fifth presidential election, Park Chung Hee defeated Yun Po-sun by the narrowest vote margin in Korean presidential history. [Source]
Nov 26Elections for the sixth National Assembly were held. [Source]
Dec 17Park Chung Hee was inaugurated as president and the Third Republic was formally launched. [Source]
Nov 22U.S. President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas. [Source]
Songs, shows & trends
Products & services
Samyang Ramen launched — Launched on September 15 as Korea's first instant ramen, it cost 10 won for a 100 g pack. [Source]
Sibal car discontinued — The Korean-built jeep-style Sibal ended production in May 1963 after 2,235 units. [Source]
Sports
Pro wrestler Kim Il — From 1963, the year his mentor Rikidozan died, his signature headbutt carried him to a string of heavyweight titles. [Source]
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1960s · Revolution and the Start of Industrialization
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